Match report

Rio Ave Secures Crucial Win Over SC Covilha in Segunda Liga

SC Covilha
SC Covilha
0–1
FT
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
May 7, 2022

Rio Ave narrowly defeated SC Covilha by a single goal at Estadio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, maintaining their push for promotion in the Segunda Liga. A solitary goal from P. Mendes in the second half was enough to secure victory for Rio Ave despite a late surge from SC Covilha.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: SC Covilha 0–1 Rio Ave
  • • Goal: P. Mendes (46')
  • • Yellow Cards: Costinha (Rio Ave), Tiago Moreira, Héliton, Kukula (SC Covilha)
  • • Substitutions: A. Issoko for Tiago Moreira, Camilo Triana for Nego Tembeng (both SC Covilha); J. Graca for Guga, Zé Manuel for A. Yakubu, Ronan for P. Mendes, Ukra for Joca (all Rio Ave)

Lineups

SC Covilha

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 Léo Navacchio (G)
  • 20 Tiago Moreira (D)
  • 12 Jean Felipe (D)
  • 5 Héliton (D)
  • 4 André Almeida (D)
  • 26 Lucas Barros (D)
  • 8 Gilberto Silva (M)
  • 18 A. Tembeng (M)
  • 11 Felipe Dini (M)
  • 19 Kukula (F)
  • 23 Rui Gomes (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Issoko
  • 97 C. Triana
  • 30 F. Tamba
  • 15 R. Teague
  • 6 Jorge Vilela
  • 14 Jaime
  • 17 Jorge Teixeira
  • 24 Bruno Bolas
  • 29 J. Perea

Rio Ave

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 18 Jhonatan (G)
  • 33 Aderllan Santos (D)
  • 24 Pedro Amaral (D)
  • 42 R. Pantalon (D)
  • 20 Costinha (D)
  • 8 Vitor Gomes (M)
  • 6 Guga (M)
  • 14 Joca (F)
  • 70 Gabrielzinho (M)
  • 81 A. Yakubu (F)
  • 19 Pedro Mendes (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 João Graça
  • 25 Zé Manuel
  • 7 F. Olinga
  • 9 Ronan
  • 17 Ukra
  • 5 Hugo Gomes
  • 10 A. Oudrhiri
  • 13 A. Sylla
  • 22 Léo

Timeline

  1. Rio Ave
    31' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Costinha
  2. Rio Ave
    46' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mendes
  3. SC Covilha
    58' SC Covilha Card · Yellow Card
    Tiago Moreira
  4. SC Covilha
    62' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tiago Moreira · On: A. Issoko
  5. SC Covilha
    62' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nego Tembeng · On: Camilo Triana
  6. Rio Ave
    64' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guga · On: J. Graca
  7. Rio Ave
    64' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Yakubu · On: Zé Manuel
  8. SC Covilha
    71' SC Covilha Card · Yellow Card
    Héliton
  9. SC Covilha
    75' SC Covilha Card · Yellow Card
    Kukula
  10. Rio Ave
    76' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabrielzinho · On: F. Olinga
  11. SC Covilha
    77' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jean Felipe · On: F. Tamba
  12. Rio Ave
    83' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mendes · On: Ronan
  13. Rio Ave
    83' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joca · On: Ukra

Match Stats

Stat SC Covilha Rio Ave
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Rio Ave when Costinha received a yellow card at the 31st minute, signaling a shift in momentum.
  • ▸ P. Mendes' goal just after halftime (46') was pivotal as it provided Rio Ave with a lead they were able to defend throughout the second half despite SC Covilha's efforts and multiple substitutions.